Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay News Publishers
Australia will impose a news bargaining incentive from January 2024, forcing tech companies like Google, Meta, and ByteDance with over \$250 million in Australian revenue to pay the government or strike deals with publishers, aiming to counter the decline in news media revenue and address Meta's rec...
Australia to Force Big Tech to Pay News Publishers
Australia will impose a news bargaining incentive from January 2024, forcing tech companies like Google, Meta, and ByteDance with over \$250 million in Australian revenue to pay the government or strike deals with publishers, aiming to counter the decline in news media revenue and address Meta's rec...
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40% Bias Score
Australia to Tax Big Tech for Failing to Share Revenue with News Outlets
Australia will impose a tax on Big Tech companies like Meta and Google from January 1, 2024, if they don't reach revenue-sharing agreements with local news organizations, aiming to protect public interest journalism and address the crisis impacting hundreds of Australian journalists who lost their j...
Australia to Tax Big Tech for Failing to Share Revenue with News Outlets
Australia will impose a tax on Big Tech companies like Meta and Google from January 1, 2024, if they don't reach revenue-sharing agreements with local news organizations, aiming to protect public interest journalism and address the crisis impacting hundreds of Australian journalists who lost their j...
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40% Bias Score
Fraudster Fired Amid \$50 Million Corporate Scandal
Convicted fraudster Warwick Kerridge lost his job at Central Real Capital, a Double Bay lending firm run by rich-lister Tony Denny, amid a growing corporate scandal involving serial swindler Tim Alford, who allegedly defrauded investors of approximately \$50 million.
Fraudster Fired Amid \$50 Million Corporate Scandal
Convicted fraudster Warwick Kerridge lost his job at Central Real Capital, a Double Bay lending firm run by rich-lister Tony Denny, amid a growing corporate scandal involving serial swindler Tim Alford, who allegedly defrauded investors of approximately \$50 million.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
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52% Bias Score
Rinehart Urges Australia to Boost Natural Gas Production Amid Economic Downturn
At a Bush Summit in Orange, NSW, mining magnate Gina Rinehart urged Australia to boost natural gas production to address five consecutive quarters of negative economic growth per capita, rising energy costs, and unreliable renewable energy sources, while criticizing government regulations and approv...
Rinehart Urges Australia to Boost Natural Gas Production Amid Economic Downturn
At a Bush Summit in Orange, NSW, mining magnate Gina Rinehart urged Australia to boost natural gas production to address five consecutive quarters of negative economic growth per capita, rising energy costs, and unreliable renewable energy sources, while criticizing government regulations and approv...
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68% Bias Score
Queensland to Axe Healthcare Incentive Scheme
The Queensland government will end its Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS) for healthcare workers in underserved areas on December 31, 2024, citing a projected $165.8 million overspend and the scheme's failure to meet its workforce goals, despite union and medical association concerns about...
Queensland to Axe Healthcare Incentive Scheme
The Queensland government will end its Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS) for healthcare workers in underserved areas on December 31, 2024, citing a projected $165.8 million overspend and the scheme's failure to meet its workforce goals, despite union and medical association concerns about...
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44% Bias Score
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
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64% Bias Score
Australia to Unveil Nuclear Power Plan Amidst Expert Opposition
The Australian government will reveal details and cost of its nuclear power plan today, despite industry experts advocating for faster renewable energy and storage solutions.
Australia to Unveil Nuclear Power Plan Amidst Expert Opposition
The Australian government will reveal details and cost of its nuclear power plan today, despite industry experts advocating for faster renewable energy and storage solutions.
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32% Bias Score
Artist Anthony Lister to Face Retrial on Rape Charges After Suppression Order Lifted
Australian artist Anthony Lister, acquitted on four sexual assault charges in October, will face retrial on five remaining charges in 2025 after a judge lifted a suppression order that concealed his identity, rejecting defense claims of jury prejudice.
Artist Anthony Lister to Face Retrial on Rape Charges After Suppression Order Lifted
Australian artist Anthony Lister, acquitted on four sexual assault charges in October, will face retrial on five remaining charges in 2025 after a judge lifted a suppression order that concealed his identity, rejecting defense claims of jury prejudice.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
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44% Bias Score
Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax
WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...
Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax
WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...
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36% Bias Score
Pew Report: Half of US Teens Online "Constantly," Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teenagers report constant online usage despite mental health concerns, with YouTube leading at 90% usage, TikTok at 63%, and X declining to 17%, while WhatsApp increased to 23%, based on a survey of 1,391 teens aged 13-17 from Sept 18...
Pew Report: Half of US Teens Online "Constantly," Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teenagers report constant online usage despite mental health concerns, with YouTube leading at 90% usage, TikTok at 63%, and X declining to 17%, while WhatsApp increased to 23%, based on a survey of 1,391 teens aged 13-17 from Sept 18...
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28% Bias Score